Rating 4.3 114 reviews
Manufacturer: Nikon
gdgt
12 years ago

I like this camera. I'm an old film photographer, but finally gave in to the digital snapshot revolution just to take pictures. I finally decided to jump back into the DSLR world, and this is a great camera for starting back. Complex, but manageable, and such a range of options to take excellent...
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dpreview.com
12 years ago

Size : Compact, but the grip may be a bit too small depending on how big your hands are. Images : Just great. Not really far behind it's newer brothers. Video : Meh, kinda sucks. For better video, go to other brands or to higher end models.
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What Digital Camera
15 years ago

Nikon D5100 Review

How well does the Nikon D5100 walk the line between beginner and mid-level enthusiasts? The What Digital Camera Nikon D5100 review finds out…
Pros:
  • Good image quality
  • improved live view mode
  • responsive AF
  • impressive movie options
Cons:
  • Non-customiseable Effects
  • no AF-point lock
  • no remote commander
  • no DoF preview
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pentaxforums.com
13 years ago

Canon T4i vs Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-30

We've found that each camera has its pros an cons, and none of them are perfect. The one that's right for you depends on your needs!
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Mouthshut
10 years ago

Nikon D5100 best semi professional

This is one of the best semi professional camera. For a begin if some one intrested to go with D3100 its better to go with D5100 as this will never disapoint you after having a hands on experience with SLR camera. Generally this comes with 18-55 lens which is enough for a start.
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Camera Labs
15 years ago

Nikon D5100

The Nikon D5100 is the company's latest 'upper-entry-level' DSLR aimed at beginners or those wanting a step-up from a basic budget model. Announced in April 2011, it comes exactly two years after its predecessor, the popular D5000.
Pros:
  • Quality images with good balance of detail and noise
  • Articulated screen with 3in / 920k panel
  • HD video at multiple fps with mic input and continuous AF
  • Fun EFFECTS mode
  • some of which can be applied to video
Cons:
  • Continuous movie AF can be visibly and audibly distracting
  • UI slow for experienced owners
  • No Live Histogram in Live View
  • No motor to autofocus older (non AF-S) lenses
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Amateur Photographer
15 years ago

Nikon D5100 review

The position of a mid-range consumer camera can be hard to get excited about; it's not the cheapest, nor is it the most advanced in its range, and yet it fills a useful role. Rather than just slotting in quietly between the entry-level D3100 and the more advanced D7000, the new Nikon D5100 offers...
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zopper.com
12 years ago

Still One Of The Best

The Nikon D5100 has long since been considered a reliable yet affordable DSLR, even with the various advancements made in camera technology over the past year. It has a CMOS sensor with an optical resolution of 16.2 megapixels, an 11 point phase detection auto focus system and an ISO range of 100 to...
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PhotoReview
15 years ago

Nikon D5100

Nikon's D5100 DSLR arrives just a year after the release of the D5000 it replaces, offering higher resolution, improved video performance and a more adjustable LCD monitor. Slightly smaller and lighter than its predecessor, it's the first Nikon DSLR with built-in special effects.
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Digitaltrends
14 years ago

Nikon D5100 Review

The Nikon D5100 takes solid photos and videos, offering the response shutterbugs demand as they move from point-and-shoots to "real" cameras.
Pros:
  • Quality 16-megapixel images
  • 3-inch vari-angle LCD (921K pixels
  • ISO range of 100 to 25,600
Cons:
  • Kit lens is just a starting point
  • Awkward control system
  • Video good not great
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